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Psi1 Piscium: An Easy-To-Split Binary in Pisces

Psi1 is a wide, optical binary star with blue-white colors.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 28, 2022February 19, 2022Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:PiscesLeave a comment on Psi1 Piscium: An Easy-To-Split Binary in Pisces

65 Piscium: A Splendid Citrine Binary in Pisces

This close binary star is considered the best in Pisces for its equal brightness and attractive yellow color.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 28, 2022April 28, 2022Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:Pisces, Winter1 Comment on 65 Piscium: A Splendid Citrine Binary in Pisces

Messier 34 (NGC 1039): A Robust Cluster with Attractive Pairs of Stars

Messier 34 is a treasure chest of 80-100 viewable stars in the winter constellation Perseus.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 28, 2022November 23, 2024Posted inMessier Objects, Star ClustersTags:Perseus, WinterLeave a comment on Messier 34 (NGC 1039): A Robust Cluster with Attractive Pairs of Stars

1 Arietis (Struve 174): Sunny Yellow and Pale Ocean Blue Double

Illustration of a double star system.

1 Arietis is a colorful and tight double star in the constellation Aries. Urban stargazers will need a good small to moderate sized scope to split the pretty pair. It's best viewed in late autumn and through winter.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 28, 2022December 7, 2025Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:1 Arietis, Aries, Double Star, Struve 174Leave a comment on 1 Arietis (Struve 174): Sunny Yellow and Pale Ocean Blue Double

Messier 78 (NGC 2068): A Friendly Ghost in Orion

Messier 78 joins a host of rich astronomical targets in the constellation Orion. M78 is a reflection nebula.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 27, 2022March 10, 2024Posted inMessier Objects, NebulasTags:Orion, WinterLeave a comment on Messier 78 (NGC 2068): A Friendly Ghost in Orion

Lambda (λ) Arietis: This Double Star Has Me Seeing Green

A wonderful double star in the constellation Aries with elusive colors. Some see yellow and white, while others see yellow and blue — or even green!

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 27, 2022December 25, 2022Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:AriesLeave a comment on Lambda (λ) Arietis: This Double Star Has Me Seeing Green

Gamma Leporis: A Rewarding Pair of Mustard and Orange

This is a nice double star in Lepus, just below (or south) of Orion. It's a great target for any backyard astronomer with binoculars or telescope.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 24, 2022April 28, 2022Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:Lepus, WinterLeave a comment on Gamma Leporis: A Rewarding Pair of Mustard and Orange

Beta Monocerotis: A Delightful Triple Star

Explore Beta Monocerotis, a rare triple star in Monoceros. View three pale blue stars through a telescope for a stunning winter constellation target.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 21, 2022October 31, 2025Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:FavDouble, Monoceros1 Comment on Beta Monocerotis: A Delightful Triple Star

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